{"title":"NWA 7920 (Paired) - Pallasite, PMG","description":"\u003cp\u003eNWA 7920 is a Main Group Pallasite purchased in Morocco in 2012 after recovery from Northwest Africa. Pallasites are Stony-Iron meteorites composed of olivine crystals and iron-nickel metal, representing material from an early differentiated asteroid. NWA 7920 is officially classified as Pallasite, PMG, placing it within the Main Group of Pallasites. Material sold as ‘paired’ to NWA 7920 should be understood as closely matching the classified meteorite in mineralogy and character, rather than necessarily carrying the official NWA 7920 name unless supported by appropriate documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNWA 7920 specimens are typically dark brown externally, while cut surfaces can reveal rounded olivine grains set within a weathered metal-rich matrix. Some descriptions note olivine crystals commonly in the millimeter range, giving prepared pieces the familiar Pallasite contrast between silicate crystals and metallic structure. As with many Northwest African Pallasites, individual specimens can vary in weathering, metal preservation, olivine colour, and overall texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying NWA 7920 and paired material provides insight into Pallasite formation, metal-silicate mixing, and the alteration of Stony-Iron meteorites after long terrestrial exposure. For collectors, it offers an accessible example of Main Group Pallasite material with strong visual appeal and a clear link to one of the most recognisable meteorite classes. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material preserved as a mixture of olivine and metal, formed over 4.5 billion years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/nwa-7920-paired-pallasite-pmg.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}